As the global pandemic COVID-19 is changing our world and disrupting our lives daily, it is important to stay informed on the latest news. Trusted news sources can help you make informed decisions to protect your health. But could the news be hurting you at the same time? Being glued to 24-hour news networks, social […]
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Coronavirus Social Story for children with special needsA big thanks to Amanda Mc Guinnes from https://theautismeducator.ie/ for having us be able to share with our parents and families this useful resource she has put together. Download your FREE Coronavirus Social Story Here! Amanda Mc Guinness, BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), is the Autism Ambassador for County […]
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A personal perspective from Anne Gunteski, retiring principal of Harbor School Dear Staff,As we begin a new year/new decade and continue to celebrate Harbor’s 50th anniversary I wanted to share my journey which led me to this wonderful Harbor family. I grew up in New York in a close knit family with 7 brothers and […]
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Everyone has the right to communicate their wants, thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The speech therapy department at Harbor School is dedicated to providing each student with a means to functionally and socially communicate with others throughout their school day in a caring, supportive, yet challenging environment. Our speech therapy program uses several methods of augmentative […]
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On Friday, August 9th Harbor School of Eatontown, New Jersey celebrated their 50th anniversary with the premiere of “A Story About a Harbor” produced by GV CERV Communications. Over the span of several months of planning, filming, and coordination with a variety of staff, students and community locations, the 21-minute film premiered. Opening with a […]
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In addition to the various technology devices incorporated into classrooms and therapy areas, The Harbor School is opening up a new STEM Lab installed with the coordination of Creative Learning Systems. We will be one of the few private special education schools to have this resource, and we are very excited about the features and […]
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The transition from special needs student to functioning adults begins with indicating goals and challenges within the already existing student’s respective IEP (Individualized Education Program), begins at the age of 14. As required by a state’s specific special education rules and regulations, the IEP is usually reviewed on a yearly basis allowing the transition plan […]
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What is Summer Program Extended School Year (ESY)?As required by a state’s specific special education rules and regulations, the IEP is usually reviewed on a yearly basis allowing the transition plan to be adjusted and evaluated accordingly. We begin teaching and helping the student based upon their respective disabilities to acquire and build upon appropriate […]
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By ages 16 to 17, transition will include out of school job readiness in the community. We will take an interest inventory of the students at the beginning of the year and another at the end of the year. They will begin to develop a resume. Job skills training will begin.Travel safety training becomes important […]
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There are few words in the English language better at grabbing someone’s attention than the word ‘bacon’. For Eric Turning, a young teen on the spectrum, this is especially true because it is his favorite food, especially when accompanied by a Capri juice box. His parents, Jerry and Jo-Ann Turning, along with sister Anna, had […]
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